Taliban–Pakistan Border Clashes Threaten Its Security, Says Iran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has voiced deep concern over escalating border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban authorities.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has voiced deep concern over escalating border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban authorities.
He warned that instability along neighbouring frontiers poses risks to Iran’s national security. He reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to help ease tensions and facilitate dialogue.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, 7 December, Baghaei referred to Iran’s historical, cultural and religious ties with both Afghanistan and Pakistan. He said Iran shares borders with the two countries and that “any insecurity along our surrounding borders will certainly be harmful to our national security.”
He added that, from the outset of the recent border tensions, the Islamic Republic had stressed its willingness to assist in de-escalation efforts and support dispute resolution through dialogue. According to Baghaei, Iran is working with regional partners to find ways to reduce bilateral tensions.
Relations between Pakistan and the Taliban have deteriorated sharply in recent weeks amid Pakistani airstrikes and disputes over Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi previously said a “regional meeting” would be convened to help lower tensions between the two sides.
The dispute has drawn in other regional actors. Türkiye’s president and several neighbouring leaders have earlier called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis.
